A town of 4,927, settled in 1902. A typical home worth about $238K.
The 3 things Wauchula does most differently from other towns.
Where Wauchula’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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The typical Wauchula home is worth about $238,000, up 1.3% in a year, 37% below the Florida typical home.
The public schools Wauchula’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 60% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauchula Elementary School | PK–5 | 577 | B− |
| Hardee Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) | K–5 | — | Not graded |
| Pioneer Career Academy | 6–12 | 27 | D |
| Hardee Virtual Franchise | K–12 | 52 | C+ |
| Hardee Virtual Instruction Program | K–12 | — | Not graded |
Wauchula beats the Florida average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
| What stands out | Wauchula | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.9% | 9.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 30.5% | 12.7% |
Most working residents leave Wauchula for work: only 18% work in town. The top destinations are Bartow (3%), Lakeland (2%) and Sebring (2%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
1.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.
Wauchula has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 49°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Wauchula's reported crime rate is below Florida's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 14 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
City in Florida, United States
Wauchula is a city and the county seat of Hardee County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 4,900. Wauchula has been called the "cucumber capital of the world", although citrus has become a more important agricultural crop over the past few decades. It is home to the downtown's Wauchula Historic District and Albert Carlton Estate.
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